About Kazumasa Nagai
Kazumasa Nagai (born 1929, Osaka) is a celebrated Japanese printmaker and graphic designer, recognized as one of the “12 Japanese masters’’. After leaving the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1951, he co-founded the Nippon Design Center (1960), where he is the chief advisor.
His prolific output includes over 1,000 posters, notably the ongoing “Life” series (1980s-present). His work has received numerous awards, including the JAAC Member Award, Asahi Advertising Award Grand Prix, Yusaku Kamekura Award, ADC Grand Prix, Mainichi Design and Art Awards, and the Order of the Rising Sun.
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Holiday 2024 Collection
Kazumasa Nagai
The holiday 2024 collection in collaboration with legendary graphic designer Kazumasa Nagai, available from november 19th 2024 at Moynat boutiques worldwide.
The Holiday 2024 collection celebrates Nagai’s iconic Life serie and features a selection of his artworks printed on limited editions Duo BB handbags, bag charms, cardholders, passport and notebook covers.
The collection combine Moynat’sexpertise in leathergoodswithiconicartworks of lions, chimpanzee, owl, starfish, octopusand whalesharkin boldcoloursof redand blue.
"Animals come in all shapes and varieties; they co-exist with one another. I focused on the life inside me and how it was consistent with the animals. I didn’t draw them realistically; they were all from my world expressed in a simple way with a sense of curiosity and cuteness. My aim was to energise people and create something that symbolises it, that is the Life series"
Kazumasa Nagai about the "life" series.
The association of Moynat’s craftsmanship and savoir-faire with Kazumasa Nagai’s artworks results in a dynamic expression of color and creativity.
"The skills of Moynat’s artisans are truly exceptional, the way the animals have been integrated into the bags, passport & card holders feels so lively, there is a sense of unity about them. I feel that the bag can become something that expands into the dreams for those who would carry it"
Kazumasa Nagai about collaborating with Moynat.
